Deeper Learning, Inquiry and the Teacher Librarian

Amanda Rude

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Loertscher, D. V. (2016). Deeper learning, inquiry, and the teacher librarian Retrieved from http://libaccess.sjlibrary.org/login?url=http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&db=lls&AN=119117881&site=ehost-live&scope=site

This article proposes two new ideas for inquiry. First, a framework for teachers to self-check for areas of proficiency and deficiency according to the  Digital Promise organization's website.  Deficiencies are then to be addressed through Micro Credentials.  Secondly the article discusses how  teacher's and students can utilize a learning commons to deepen their own learning.  An example is provided along with the UTEC maker model.

Project Based Learning + Technology = Deeper Learning

Project Based Learning + Technology = Deeper Learning

This article was a blog post by Bob Lenz & Sally Kingston on the P21 Partnership for 21st Century Learning website. The post is about the benefits of integrating project based learning with technology to make learning meaningful, relevant, and rigorous resulting in deeper learning. The benefits of deeper learning, which is the goal, include academic achievement, critical thinking, problem-solving, collaboration, self-directed learning and an academic mindset. Technology can increase student engagements and motivation and so can project based learning. Kids love creating projects and they love technology. If these two are combined and done well you will have deeper learning which is the ultimate goal!